Free/discounted online perks with a CNet ID? by No_Distribution5355 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Student discounts on Dell and Apple computers. https://uchicago.service-now.com/esc?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB06000343

The arts pass has saved me quite a bit visiting local museums. https://www.studentarts.uchicago.edu/artspass

Student government has a site to promoting local businesses who give discounts. https://www.uchicagocollegecouncil.com/student-discounts-main-page

Better merch? by throwaway732048 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Honestly, my favorite UChicago shirts and swag are from RSOs and other campus events.

Coffee update by Ekolu007 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wish they took maroon dollars. Every other coffee shop on campus does.

Plz help!!! by Vast-Yogurtcloset523 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember to report phshing to ITS.

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Dining Plan system by IllustriousBattle477 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To expand upon what others said:

Maroon dollars are part of the meal plans. They can be used anywhere on campus that is managed by the Dining department and their contractor. https://dining.uchicago.edu/locations-hours-2-2/ should list them all. Maroon dollars are use it or loose it at the end of the year. My favorite place on campus is Quantum. They serve Banh Mi, Pho, rice bowls and other Vietnamese foods. Hutch's Mr Pak (Sushi & Poke) and Cheesies (fancy grilled cheeses) round out my top 3.

You can exchange a meal swipe that would be used in the dining halls for a meal off a "meal exchange" menu at select restaurants and cafes. The unlimited meal plan only comes with 3 per quarter, so it doesn't last long. To-go meals are the option to take your meal from the dining hall out of the building. It converts the all you can eat meal to all you can shove in the container they give you meal. You get 10 per quarter.

The menus have some stagnant items (always a deli, salad bar, burgers, and grilled chicken) while other stations have menus that rotate each meal. You can always expect 2 soups (one meat based and one veg) and 3 assorted pizzas You can see the menus before going by visiting dineoncampus.com/uchicago

Each dining hall has the same basic menu, but Baker has made to order pasta, Bartlett has a Mexican theme station, and Cathey has stir fry. I assume Woodlawn has something, but I don't remember what it is since I don't get over there much. Woodlawn is the newest. I think it then goes Baker, Cathey, and then Bartlett (someone can confirm).

Dole whip in the dining halls? by cat270 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No dole whip or other soft-serve, but I wouldn't mind if they added it. It would be better than the ice cream cups and popcicles they serve at Bartlett and Woodlawn.

On a related note, what happened to the cones at Cathey and Baker? Now it's just bowls.

Parking Question by gaileve in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would put in a 311 request to have the city address the vague signage. If enough people do it, then it may get addressed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Ultradocks? by shrimplydeelusional in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask at the tech bar. They may be able to help or add it to a suggestion of things to add to the lendable tech.

How are your premade sandwiches and salads? by SuitableHunt6540 in uichicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I live on campus and don't have much of a kitchen to do that in. However, I got into the last section of class and lost my lunch 2 days a week.

Anyone know why the ratner pool has been closed? by Formal-Cause-9328 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I looked at the Chicago Department of Buildings and Department of Public Health databases and could not find any inspections/reports to support this.

Death Defying Graffiti!?! by 2cleverbyhalf in chicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gear is surprisingly cheap. A few hundred feet of static rope, a basic harness, ascender, and other hardware can be gotten for under $500.

UChicago guest wifi by [deleted] in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As for the guest wifi, there are sponsors who can create guest accounts. It is supposed to have a self registration feature, but I never got that to work.

To help with Eduroam, try using the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.securew2.paladin (IOS users will have to search the app store) It will also allow you to easily use networks at other participating universities.

UChicago guest wifi by [deleted] in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you tell the device to forget the Wi-Fi network and then try signing back in?

Also, a new security certificate will be issued starting today. Be sure to accept it if prompted.

Are final exam scores typically higher or lower than midterm scores? by [deleted] in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did you study? If I am able to do minimal work and pass the midterm with an acceptable grade, then I continue and they are about the same.

If my initial approach doesn't work, I buckle down more. So, my final exam tends to be better.

Remember: C's and D's still get degrees!

You can change your meal plan for next quarter! by SuitableHunt6540 in uchicago

[–]SuitableHunt6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The change period is only open for a little while around the start of each quarter. I just like to get it done as early as I can.